Open AccessInfluence of ASE on the gain distribution in large size, high gain Yb^3+:YAG slabs
Author(s) -
Daniel Albach,
Jean-Christophe Chanteloup,
G. Le Touzé
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.17.003792
Subject(s) - amplified spontaneous emission , optics , materials science , spontaneous emission , net gain , high gain antenna , gain , active laser medium , laser , optoelectronics , physics , laser power scaling , amplifier , cmos
Amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) in large size, high gain Yb(3+):YAG slabs severely impacts the gain/energy storage capability. We will discuss numerical simulations and experimental results obtained on large size Yb(3+):YAG slabs. The spatial distribution and temporal evolution is shown under different conditions.